[Photoblog] Okina Dance at Narazuhiko Shrine

This dance is said to be originated from an old dance in Nara Period. Original dance was performed to a god as an offering to cure disease, which Kasugaoh (son of Shikino-miko, a Manyo poet) was suffering. Now, this dance is designated as a significant intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. Taken is dance of 3 okonas at Narazuhiko Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki